LCM( 28, 38, 48 ) = 6384
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
| 28 | 38 | 48 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which can divide at least two of your numbers.
In this example we can divide by 2. If any number is not divisible by 2 write it down unchanged.
| 2 | 28 | 38 | 48 |
| 14 | 19 | 24 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
| 2 | 28 | 38 | 48 |
| 2 | 14 | 19 | 24 |
| 7 | 19 | 12 |
Since there are no primes that divides at least two of given numbers, we conclude that the LCM is a product of starting numbers.
LCM = 28 · 38 · 48 = 6384
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.